Raaba-Grambach: Taxpower in Styria

Von WOM

The financial situation in Styria deteriorated slightly in 2023, which is evident in a decline in the tax force head quota. The current statistics prove a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the previous year. This decline is the result of stagnating tax revenue and a only moderate increase in the population, which has a negative impact on the municipal financial situation overall.

The tax revenue of municipalities in Styria has shown hardly any changes since 2022. For 2023, the municipalities recorded a slight minus of 0.1 percent in the tax revenue. An important point is the decline in the federal government's profit shares by 2.4 percent, which are an essential part of the municipal income. Martin Mayer, the head of the Statistics and Geoinformation department, explained that the stagnating tax revenue and the slow growth of the population are the main reasons for the decline in the tax power head rate.

Different developments between urban and rural areas

At the level of the districts, Graz continues to stand out as an economic مركز. With a tax force head rate of 2,393 euros, the state capital leads the list, based on a strong economic and employment structure. In urban industrial areas such as the Graz area and Upper Styria, there is a similar strength. In contrast, rural and agricultural regions such as Murau, Southeast Styria and Voitsberg are fighting with significantly lower odds. Voitsberg is most affected and ranks with only 1,307 euros at the end of the list.

If you look at the tax power at the municipal level, Raaba-Grambach is the leader with a tax force head rate of 3,696 euros. This city benefits significantly from its proximity to Graz and the presence of industrial companies. Lannach and Altenmarkt near St. Gallen follow to Raaba-Grambach with 3,066 euros and 2,661 euros of respectivaments. The differences in tax power are particularly clear in lesser -populated and predominantly agricultural communities such as Stiwoll, where the tax rate is only 1,029 euros.

Compared to other federal states, Styria has a below-average tax power head rate. With a value of 1,735 euros, it is below the Austrian average of EUR 1,815. Only Lower Austria and Burgenland achieve even lower odds. In contrast to this, the western federal states such as Salzburg (2,118 euros), Tyrol (2,008 euros) and Vorarlberg (2,040 euros), which benefit from stronger economic structures and a blooming tourism sector.

The developments of tax power in Styria are of great importance for future economic planning and the financing capacity of the communities. The constant tax revenue and the different financial options between urban and rural areas could affect the surgical ability to act, which could have long -term effects on the development of the region.